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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($466 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to buy food for my family and build a house, I also start selling potatoes to earn a living.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life different in that I wouldn't got opportunity to build a house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In opinion, GD well they changed my life now I have a house and business that bring food on our table.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($487 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I built a semi-permanent house of 30 iron sheets. I prioritized the construction since my former house was too tiny to offer us the comfort we needed in life. I am glad of the privacy we have attained as a result of the construction.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that currently, I am able to put food on the table as opposed to before. Initially, providing for my household members was not an easy task since I am a widow with no source of income but I thank God that I have been able to feed well courtesy of Give Directly.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying some of the household items that I didn't have before such as chair cushions, mattresses, clothes for the children and the remaining cash I spent on buying food to feed my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received the transfer, I really thank GD for this.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy sand, cement, timber, round poles, nails and iron roofing sheets which I will use to build a better house for my family. The remaining transfers will be used to pay school fees for my children and also buy some household items like chairs and cushions.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having joined a merry go round (informal savings group), I managed to save enough money in the group and finally bought some household items like chairs.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to build a better house for my family, my current house is dilapidated and I fear that it might collapse anytime.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning because the Lord has blessed me and my family and allowed us to live another day.
